Big Cricket League Season 2 Ends on a High as League Rewards Amateur Stars With Equity Ownership and a Stake in Its Future

Greater Noida, June 15: The Big Cricket League (BCL) Season 2 concluded with a thrilling final, as UP Brij Stars defeated Gujarat Diamonds by four runs to lift the title at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Cricket Stadium in Greater Noida.

However, beyond the on-field drama, the tournament once again reinforced its unique vision of empowering amateur cricketers, culminating in two grassroots talents not only winning individual honours but also becoming equity holders in the league.

Over 11 eventful days, the tournament delivered everything from rain interruptions and dramatic finishes to breakout performances from amateur players competing alongside former international stars. The season ended with local hero Jatin Mavi helping UP Brij Stars clinch the title while also claiming the prestigious Bowling Boss award. Gujarat Diamonds batter Aman Patel, meanwhile, walked away with the Batting Boss honour after a standout campaign with the bat.

For BCL co-founder Anirudh Chauhan, the success of players such as Mavi represented the fulfilment of the league’s core mission. “Nothing can beat this feeling right now. The amount of hard work that the team has done in the last 15 to 16 months, during the talent hunt and then delivering a finale like this, makes it incredibly satisfying,” Chauhan told myKhel after the final.

The co-founder reiterated that while former international cricketers help attract audiences and attention, the true heartbeat of the tournament remains its amateur players.

“I am most impressed by these performances from the amateur cricketers. Even today, one of the match-winners was our amateur player Jatin Mavi. He is a superstar. This is what we are building BCL for – these amateur cricketers across the country who deserve this platform. Their journeys are incredible,” he added.

The BCL’s professional-amateur structure has become one of the tournament’s defining features. Through nationwide trials and talent hunts, aspiring cricketers are given the opportunity to share the field with established names, often gaining exposure that would otherwise remain out of reach.

“International cricketers are important because they bring limelight and viewership, but alongside them, amateur cricketers get an opportunity where the world watches them. That was always the idea behind this league,” Chauhan explained.

Perhaps the most innovative aspect of the tournament is the Batting Boss and Bowling Boss awards. Rather than merely rewarding performance with prize money, the league offers the winners equity, effectively making them part-owners of the competition.

“For the first time, a cricket league is actually making its cricketers league owners. They become co-owners of the Big Cricket League. This has never happened before, and we want to continue doing this every year,” Chauhan said.

“A lot of these cricketers come from humble backgrounds. If the league becomes much bigger in the future, this could become a very significant reward for them as well,” he added.

Jatin Mavi’s dream season perfectly embodied that vision. The local all-rounder finished as the Bowling Boss and capped off his campaign by helping UP Brij Stars secure the championship trophy. His performances throughout the tournament underlined the value of giving emerging cricketers a platform on a national stage.

Ankul Patel’s story was equally compelling. The Ahmedabad youngster emerged as one of the most consistent batters of the tournament and claimed the Batting Boss award. While disappointed that Gujarat Diamonds fell just short in the final, Patel took pride in his team’s journey and in earning recognition as one of the league’s brightest amateur talents.

BCL co-founder Puneet Singh believes the season’s success has further validated the league’s model. “What a night we had. It was a nail-biting encounter and a perfect ending to an exciting 11 days of cricket. We had rain interruptions, washouts, intense contests and plenty of drama, but the climax could not have been better,” Singh said.

He also pointed to the achievements of amateur cricketers as the tournament’s biggest takeaway. “When you see players who came through trials making it into squads and then going on to win major awards like Batting Boss and Bowling Boss, it is incredibly satisfying. It proves that hard work pays off and that these players belong on a bigger stage,” Singh said.

With registrations and talent identification programmes for Season 3 already set to begin, the league is now looking to expand further and bring more amateur cricketers into the spotlight.

For UP Brij Stars, Season 2 will forever be remembered for a championship triumph. For Gujarat Diamonds, it was a journey that ended one step short of glory. But for the Big Cricket League, the season’s lasting legacy may well be its continued commitment to changing lives – not just through opportunities on the field, but through a pioneering ownership model that allows amateur cricketers to become stakeholders in the future of the game.